Community Events

We welcome the community to our programs that are designed to educate and inform. Programs are subject to change.

SEMINARS

Seminars, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the CORE Building, 1164 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth, NJ

(Enter parking lot from South Broad St., next to Fire House) Light dinner will be served. Call (908) 994-8939 to register.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

5:30 pm

Go Red for Women Event

Mirette Habib, MD, Interventional Cardiologist

The Westwood, Garwood

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22

5:30 pm

Reducing Salt and Enhancing Flavor: How to Fight High Blood Pressure

Michelle Ali, Trinitas Director of Food & Nutrition Services

TRMC Cafeteria

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

5:30 pm

Caring for Your Kidneys

Ruby Codjoe, Nurse Manager, Trinitas Linden Dialysis Center

MONDAY, MARCH 20

5:30 pm

Colon Cancer and Preventative Care

Dr. Michael Joseph Viksjo

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

5:30 pm

Each Bite Counts

Michelle Ali, Trinitas Director of Food & Nutrition Services

TRMC Cafeteria

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Trinitas Health & Wellness Expo

Make 2017 your healthiest year ever! Presented by Trinitas and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Featuring exhibits, demonstrations, health screenings, giveaways and speakers. Something for every member of the family.

Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance

250 Park Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ

TCCC SUPPORT GROUPS

Conference Room A or Conference Room B

Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center

225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth New Jersey 07207

All events take place from 1pm to 3pm.

Call (908) 994-8535 for 2017 schedule.

Living with Cancer

Viviendo con Cáncer, Grupo De Apoyo

Living with Breast Cancer

Viviendo con Cáncer de Mama

Caregiving Support Group

Viviendo con Cáncer, Grupo De Apoyo

Viviendo con Cáncer, Apoyo Familiar

For more information on any TCCC support programs and to RSVP, please contact Roxanne Ruiz-Adams, LSW, (908) 994-8535. Por favor llame al (908) 994-8535 para confirmar su asistencia.

TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION EVENTS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

5:30 pm – VIP Reception

6:30 pm – Gourmet Dinner

7:15 pm – First Race

13th Annual Evening at the Races

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, East Rutherford, NJ

This is an informal event, casual dress and no speeches or formal program! Just amazing food and an evening to spend with members of the Trinitas family! Don’t be left

at the starting gate!

THURSDAY, MAY 4

6:00 pm

Annual Gala Dinner Dance

The Venetian, Garfield, NJ

Join the foundation as they honor Connie Dwyer at this beautiful black tie event complete with fantastic live music, dancing, an incredible auction and amazing food and drink.

For more information about the Foundation or to learn more about its fundraising events, (908) 994-8249 or nbrechner@trinitas.org.

Proceeds from these and other events benefit the patients of Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Making reservations for Foundation events is fast and easy on your American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover card!

MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

Diabetes Management Support Group

Monthly, First Monday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Kathleen McCarthy, RN, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)

Open to both diabetics and non-diabetics who want to learn more about diabetes prevention.

65 Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey Call (908) 994-5502 for further information or registration

Sleep Disorders

If you or someone you know experiences problems sleeping, consider contacting the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center in Elizabeth. Another location can be found in Cranford at Homewood Suites by Hilton with easy access on and off the Garden State Parkway. Both centers are headed by a medical director who is board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and intensive care medicine, and is staffed by seven certified sleep technologists.

For further information, call (908) 994-8694 to learn more about the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center or visit www.njsleepdisorderscenter.org

Narcotics Anonymous

Monday 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Sunday 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm; Sunday 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Jean Grady, Community Liaison, (908) 994-7438 Grassmann Hall, 655 East Jersey St., Elizabeth

Alcoholics Anonymous

Friday 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Jean Grady, Community Liaison, (908) 994-7438 Grassmann Hall, 655 East Jersey St., Elizabeth

HIV Education and Support Program for HIV Positive Patients

Monthly. Call for scheduled dates/times.

Judy Lacinak, (908) 994-7605

Early Intervention Program Clinic, 655 Livingston St. Monastery Building, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth

Mental Illness Support Group (NAMI) for Spanish Speaking Participants

4th Friday of each month except August, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mike Guglielmino, (908) 994-7275

Martha Silva, NAMI 1-888-803-3413

6 South Conference Room, Williamson Street Campus 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth

TRINITAS CHILDREN’S THERAPY SERVICES

899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ • (973) 218-6394

“10 Tips…” Workshops

Come take part in the 7th year of our highly successful Ten Tips Workshop Series. The series is for parents, teachers, or other individuals who work with young children and focus on practical strategies that can be easily implemented into daily classroom and/or home routines. All of our workshops offer suggestions that are appropriate for all children with an emphasis placed on children with special needs and those who may be on the Autism Spectrum.

All workshops take place at the Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services Center, 899 Mountain Ave, Suite 1A, Springfield NJ. Workshops are $15 each.

February 21, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

10 Tips for Building Sensory/Tactile Processing

During Circle Time Activities

March 21, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

10 Tips for Building Gross Motor Skills

During Circle Time Activities

April 18, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

10 Tips for Building Fine Motor Skills

During Circle Time Activities

May 16, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

10 Tips for Building Sensory/Tactile Processing

During Large Group Activities Time Activities

June 13, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

10 Tips for Building Gross Motor Skills into Large Group Activities

For more information or to register for this last workshops, please contact Christine German, OTD, OTR, at (973) 218-6394, ext. 4012, or email CGerman@trinitas.org

Winter/Spring Programs:

February 20-May 22

All programs are offered one time per week, for 45 minutes at Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services,

899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ 07081

These programs and/or group therapy sessions are a great alternative to individual therapy. They give children the opportunity to address key developmental areas in structured but busier environments that are more reflective of typical real-life home and school situations. Classes are grouped by skill and age level.

Scribbles to Script

Children from preschool (prewriting) through elementary school (cursive) have the opportunity to use the Handwrit-ing Without Tears program to learn pre-writing skills, proper letter formation, and writing within the given lines. Multi-sensory fine motor, visual-motor, and visual-percep-tual activities help to reinforce learning and make writing fun! 45-minute classes held once weekly.

Sports 1 Step at a Time

Children between the ages of 4 & 12 will have the opportunity to work with a PT to refine their skill set for several sports, including soccer, basketball, and kickball, in a non-competitive group setting. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Mondays 4:15 – 5:00

Social Butterflies

Children between the ages of 4 & 12 have the opportunity to become social butterflies by engaging in fun non-challenging therapeutic activities overseen by a speech & language pathologist. Skills taught include turn-taking, topic maintenance, appropriate question asking, following non-verbal cues, and using manners. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Wednesdays 4:15- 5:00

Typing Whizkids

Children from 1st grade through middle school will participate in functional tasks that will allow them to learn efficient keyboarding/typing skills. From key location and finger placement, to speed and accuracy children will learn this valuable skill the correct way while working with an OT. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Thursdays 6:15 – 7:00

Cook With Us

An opportunity for children to work with a PT and certified personal trainer, to learn the basics of daily nutrition and fitness, and simple meal and snack preparation, in a practical and fun environment. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:15

Parents Night Out

Please inquire about our quarterly “Parents Night Out” event. Drop your child(ren) off for a few hours of fun play time, a movie and a snack, while mom and dad enjoy a much needed night out. Takes place quarterly.

April 7th 6:00 – 8:30

June 9th 6:00 – 8:30

7th Annual Camp Trinitas

Now accepting registrations for Summer 2017

The program is the perfect opportunity to have children gain new skills or maintain recently-learned motor and academic skills without a full day or even full week commitment.

We will now be located off-site, with a classroom, an outdoor space, a playground, a kitchen, and a larger gym area! We will now be offering the option of either a ½ day or a full day!

Allow your child to participate in a camp directly organized and supervised by skilled clinicians in their respective fields.

Camp Trinitas is run by OT’s, PT’s, speech therapists, and ABA clinicians, to address each child’s specific needs.

Early Bird Special: 1ST 10 Camp Registrants receive a 10% discount.

Whole Camp Experience Special: Sign up for all 7 weeks and all 28 days and receive an additional 10% discount.

To register for any programs or for more information, please contact Kevin Nelson at knelson@trinitas.org,

(973) 218-6394, ext. 13, or fax (973) 218-6351.

To learn more, visit www.childtherapynj.com

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